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op·er·a·ble / ˈäp(ə)rəbəl/ • adj. 1. able to be used: the storm left only one operable voice channel.2. able to be treated by means of a surgical operation: operable breast cancer.DERIVATIVES: op·er·a·bil·i·ty / ˌäp(ə)rəˈbilitē/ n.

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